Mary Buren Elementary School
Mary Buren Elementary School serves 722 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Mary Buren Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Buren Elementary School's student population of 722 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
722 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary Buren Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mary Buren Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3484 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Mary Buren Elementary School?
722 students attend Mary Buren Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mary Buren Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Buren Elementary School?
Mary Buren Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mary Buren Elementary School offer ?
Mary Buren Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Mary Buren Elementary School part of?
Mary Buren Elementary School is part of Guadalupe Union Elementary School District.
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